Mesa to Monument Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

264.8 miles 426.2 km · straight line
335.1 miles actual route 539.3 km · driving distance
6h 32min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Monument Valley?

The distance from Mesa to Monument Valley is 264.8 miles (426.2 km) as the crow flies. Monument Valley is located NNE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 335.1 miles, taking about 6h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona and Monument Valley in Utah.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mesa and Monument Valley. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Mesa to Monument Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 32min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 50min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 12min $40–$117* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Monument Valley

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
Monument Valley
36.98°N, 110.12°W
America/Denver
1625m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM